Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Environmental Protection Agency(CalEPA), Office of the Secretary (OOS) is seeking an experienced project manager to act as a Project Oversight Manager who will support Project Management Offices across the Agency, before, during and post project completion.

Under the general direction of the Project Management Office Chief, the incumbent provides project oversight to delegated projects within CalEPA's Portfolio consisting of Agency and Boards, Departments and Offices (BDOs). The position plays a critical role overseeing all project phases in accordance with SAM, SIMM, and related Technology Letters. The Project Oversight Manager provides recommendations to strengthen project initiation, planning and execution by leveraging project management principles and best practices, collaborating with PMO staff across the BDOs, reviewing project artifacts, project status and IV&V reports, and attending project related meetings.

The Project Oversight Manager also acts as a liasion seeking strong alignment between the CalEPA and the California Department of Technology (CDT). The incumbent is responsible for project related requests, inquiries, and project submittals and is closely involved with proposals and projects throughout the Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).

The Project Oversight Manager uses their strong knowledge about Project Management Fundamentals, CA-Project Management Frameworks (CA-PMF), Special Project Reports (SPR), Post Implementation Evaluation Reports (PIER), Project Status Reports (PSR), and Financial Analysis Worksheets (FAW) to act as a trusted advisor to BDOs and a trusted partner to oversight agencies and IV&V vendors.

The Project Oversight Manager has a team oriented mindset and desires strong working relationships with cross functional staff.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement. 

• Position located in a high-rise building
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 3
• The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify you for the position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than three pages in length, 12pt font. 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodoligies and processes (PMBOK). 
• Experience applying best practices while managing large size projects of high risk and visibility. 
• Experience leading the project planning process with an understanding of how to define objectives and develop project roadmaps and timelines. 
• Able to analyze situations with diplomacy and tact, and make sound decisions. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience working with the Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) and oversight agencies. 
• Able to identify, analyze, and manage risks and issues. 
• Experience working with procurement and acting as a contract manager. 
• Knowledge of California's Budget Process. 
• Experience in developing and delivering project management training. 
• Experience with IT strategic planning.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Gym
• Daycare facility (third-party)
• Convenient to public transportation 
• Nearby (third-party) parking

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

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